Different drugs have different effects. It's impossible to accurately predict the effects of any drug. Much depends on the amount taken, the user's mood and their surroundings. However, some drugs can be divided into broad groups…
ANABOLIC STEROIDS
These drugs promote the growth of skeletal muscle and increase lean body mass.
ANALGESICS
Drugs which have a painkilling effect. (HEROIN)
DEPRESSANTS
Drugs which act on the central nervous system and slow down brain activity. (GASES, GLUES AND AEROSOLS, GHB, TRANQILLISERS, ALCOHOL)
HALLUCINOGENS
Drugs which act on the mind, distorting the way users see and hear things. (CANNABIS, KETAMINE, LSD, MAGIC MUSHROOMS)
STIMULANTS
Drugs which act on the central nervous system and increase brain activity. (COCAINE, CRACK, ECSTASY, POPPERS, SPEED)
Links
There are several services in Cornwall that provide help to people concerned about drug issues... Links from EEFO.net:
There are many other sources of information about drugs on the internet…
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